NEWSFLASH: Need a laugh? Or a little bit of inspiration? Check out Chuck's Chuckles, the newest section of our web site featuring groomers humor and tales to inspire. CLICK HERE

NEWSFLASH: Chuck's new column, S.A.G.E. Advice, will start in the July/August issue of Groomer to Groomer magazine. The column will feature Chuck's advice from the most popular online message board and the subjects will range from business building tips and customer service to safe pet handling and how to groom stress free. CLICK HERE TO VISIT GROOMER TO GROOMER

NEWSFLASH: The tradeshow calendar is filled with fantastic shows where you will see the best that the grooming industry has to offer. Next up: PET QUEST, a Barkleigh show in Ft. Mitchell, KY, July 10 to 13. This show features a great selection of grooming seminars that will help you to build your business.

Chuck and Beth Do INTERGROOM

Despite a chill in the air, it was warm inside Intergroom where groomers met in Somerset, NJ. Everyone was eager to enjoy the biggest event of the Spring and the show did not disappoint. Chuck and Beth were both in attendance whether they were manning the booth or kicking it up on the dance floor at the 20th Annual Cardinal Crystal Awards banquet.

Thanks to everyone who stopped by and introduced themselves and old friends who re-introduced themselves to us at Intergroom. Spring was in the air as the floor was buzzing with new ideas, some new products and the premiere of Groomers Has It, a grooming reality show now airing on Animal Planet. See you next year!

• Groomers Helper, the leading pet safety and positioning system on the market, was awarded the ISCC Seal of Approval at the recent U.S. Pet Pro Classic in Plano, TX. The Seal of Approval program was designed by the International Society of Canine Cosmetologists (ISCC) to improve confidence in grooming products.

  According to Chuck Simons, inventor of Groomers Helper, “We are proud to have earned this award and believe this ISCC Seal of Approval is important to our efforts of improving the safety of pet groomers around the world.”

  The approval process is performed by an independent group of pet groomers who test the manufacturer’s claims. The voluntary field testing by ISCC members and leaders assures an honest evaluation of a product.

  “With the introduction of this first-of-its kind industry seal of approval program, ISCC and pet care product manufacturers can work together to improve consumer confidence, education, awareness and protection,” said Pam Lauritzen, Founder and Executive Director of the International Society of Canine Cosmetologists. “Groomers Helper joins the list of manufacturers whose products meet or exceed their claims.”

  “We will begin displaying the ISCC Seal of Approval on our web site and in our new print materials,” Simons said. “We look forward to working with the ISCC to help spread the word that Groomers Helper is revolutionizing the way pet stylists work and their ability to unleash top-notch grooming skills.” Click the FLAG for Greetings from Texas!